State Library recognizes 21st Century School Libraries
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 27, 2020
CONTACT: Mary Stadick Smith, South Dakota Department of Education, 605-773-7228, mary.stadicksmith@state.sd.us or
Ruth Raveling, South Dakota Department of Education, 605-773-2593, ruth.raveling@state.sd.us
State Library recognizes 21st Century School Libraries
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota State Library has announced the 2020 recipients of the 21st Century School Library Award. The 21st Century School Library Award recognizes school libraries as Effective, Enhanced or Exemplary, based on performance in three areas: place, which refers to the learning environment (both physical and online), programming and the professional.
Applicants conduct a self-assessment and provide evidence of their ability to meet South Dakota's guidelines for school libraries. Award status is valid for a three-year period.
The libraries will be honored in fall 2020.
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School library
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Award status
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Librarian
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Administrator(s)
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Douglas Middle School Library
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Exemplary
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Melissa Hubbell
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Greg Seefeldt
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Elk Point-Jefferson school libraries
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Enhanced
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Deedra Holdhusen
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Janet Ries, Skyler Eriksen
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Harrisburg South Middle School Library
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Exemplary
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Kristi Jones
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Darren Ellwein
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Horizon Elementary School Library (Harrisburg)
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Exemplary
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Leslee Reiland
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Lisa Garrett
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Madison Central school libraries
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Exemplary
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Joanne Kallhoff
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Adam Shaw, Cotton Koch, Janel Guse
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Meade elementary school libraries (Piedmont Valley, Sturgis, and Whitewood elementary schools)
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Effective
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Heidi Kruse
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Ethan Dschaak, Chantal Ligtenberg, Brittan Porterfield
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Rapid Valley Elementary School Library (Rapid City)
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Effective
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Jennifer Backhaus
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Cher Daniel
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Robert Frost Elementary School Library (Sioux Falls)
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Exemplary
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Korey Erickson
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Lynn Gillette
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West Central Middle/High School Library
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Exemplary
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DaNann Kistler
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Melinda Jensen
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West Middle School Library (Rapid City)
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Exemplary
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Shelley Rath
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Dan Conrad
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Find more information on the State Library’s 21st Century School Library Award webpage.
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